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Brent Lang Executive Editor Hollywood might not be feeling so festive this Thanksgiving. The holiday period is traditionally a busy time for moviegoing, but audiences aren’t turning out in force over Turkey Day, leaving the box office suffering from too much tryptophan. In this drowsy state of play, Disney’s “Wish” earned a lackluster $8.3 million on Wednesday.

K.J. Yossman Disney+ has struck a deal with U.K. streamer ITVX to license some of its shows.

Manchester United’s recent transfer policy reads like a how not to guide.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Less than three months after being tapped CEO of Banijay France, Alexia Laroche-Joubert, a well-known industry figure, has enlisted Authentic Media, a leading French premium scripted banner that will join the “Peaky Blinders” production-distribution powerhouse. The acquisition of Authentic Media, who produced hit French adaptations of series such as “Rita” and “This is Us,” will further bolster Banijay France’s portfolio of scripted labels.

It’s over for Queer Eye star Antoni Porowski and Kevin Harrington.

Brendan Rodgers has assured Celtic fans he is in charge of the club’s signing policy - and has no plans to bring in any more ‘project players’ when he splashes out in the January sales.

Antoni Porowski and Kevin Harrington are splitting up.

Doctors have been warned to 'think measles' when treating children - and our map highlights the areas that have seen a 'devastating resurgence' of this 'virtually eliminated' disease. Falling vaccine rates have seen cases of measles soar this year, with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) notified of twice as many suspected cases as in 2022.

Todd Chrisley wants to be home for the holidays. The only problem? Welp, as y’all know, dude is behind bars for tax evasion and bank fraud — and thus, cannot leave to be with his family.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor One week ago, OpenAI’s board fired CEO Sam Altman. Now, the pioneering artificial intelligence startup, which created buzzy AI chatbot ChatGPT, is bringing him back. “We have reached an agreement in principle for Sam Altman to return to OpenAI as CEO with a new initial board of Bret Taylor (Chair), Larry Summers, and Adam D’Angelo,” the not-for-profit research company posted Friday night on X.

EXCLUSIVE: The shape of Blue Ant Media‘s combined studios and rights business is coming together.

The CEO of TelevisionUnivision defended the network’s recent interview with Donald Trump, amid criticism from Democratic lawmakers and others that the influential Hispanic outlet was giving a softball platform for the former president.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor The top executive of Spanish-language media giant TelevisaUnivision defended the company’s recent decision to interview former President Donald Trump in a non-confrontational manner and suggested the media conglomerate was shifting some of its long-held political attitudes “We made a decision to adopt a strategy that is different than what some other major networks are using, which has been labeled as partisan,” said Wade Davis, CEO of the company and one of its financail architects, in a statement. Davis, a former Viacom CFO, purchased a majority stake in Univision in 2020, then merged it with Mexican TV provider Televisa in 2022. “Univision’s news strategy is one that is non-partisan and objective, and we serve our audience by being welcoming of competing issues, ideas, candidates and parties.

Penske Media Corp. has promoted Brooke Jaffe to Senior Vice President, Public Affairs & Strategy, effective immediately. Jaffe joined PMC in 2019 and most recently served as Vice President of Public Affairs & Communications. 

William Earl Penske Media Corporation (PMC) announced that Brooke Jaffe has been promoted to senior vice president of public affairs and strategy, effective immediately. Jaffe began working at PMC in 2019 and most recently held the role of VP of public affairs and communications.

Netflix’s Squid Game is the basis of a new reality show where 456 contestants compete for a huge cash prize.Based on the South Korean drama, Squid Game: The Challenge sees contestants take part in various games inspired by the series for a chance to win $4.56million.A synopsis for the show reads: “As they compete through a series of games inspired by the original show – plus surprising new additions – their strategies, alliances, and character will be put to the test while competitors are eliminated around them.”The first five episodes will arrive on Wednesday November 22 at 8am GMT in the UK. This translates to 12am PT and 3am ET in the US.The remaining five episodes will be released in two batches: with four episodes arriving on Wednesday November 29, before the final the following week on December 6.Netflix released a trailer for Squid Game: The Challenge last month – check it out above.Squid Game, created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, was officially renewed for a second season in June last year.

Jordan Moreau Last year’s Pokémon Scarlet and Violet didn’t have nearly enough double battles. Outside of Ryme, the ghost-type gym leader, there were hardly any chances to fight two Pokémon at once, which offers some of the more challenging, strategic face-offs in the game series. The new DLC, The Indigo Disk, is here to drastically change that.

Netflix is known for adding a ton of original content every month on the streaming service.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Rome-based distribution and production exec Thomas J. Ciampa — who last year exited WarnerMedia where he was Italy, Spain and Portugal country manager — is joining Rainbow Group, the prominent Italian indie best known for creating the hit “Winx Club” TV franchise.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Leading Japanese indie film company Gaga Corporation has seen a controlling share stake sold to Genda Inc., a fast-moving entertainment conglomerate with its roots in arcade gaming. Genda is buying the 78% share holding owned by Gaga chairman Tom Yoda’s T.Y. Limited company.

The number of Scots receiving urgent referrals for cancer treatment has rocketed over the last four years, figures show.